Director of Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Director of Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
The Director of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of all occupational health, safety and environmental policies and procedures within the organization. This position manages and is responsible for all safety practices for the Sonwil Enterprise by establishing and executing an effective and sustainable safety strategy that will result in a “Safety First” culture. This position will function across all departments to engineer, implement, monitor, and review protective and preventative safety measures designed to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, as well as occupational accidents and injuries. This position also has ownership and oversight for setting the safety curriculum and ongoing training of all existing team members and new hires.
Duties and Responsibilities
Safety
Oversees all health, safety and environmental protocols for the company.
Models and promotes an organizational culture that fosters safe practices through effective leadership.
Engineers and implements an effective and sustainable Safety Program.
Updates and maintains a comprehensive Safety Manual for the operation.
Creates, schedules, and executes required safety training for all team members at all Company locations.
Ensures and enforces compliance with safety policies, regulations, and required reporting.
Forms and leads the Safety Committee and ensures effective progress; follows through on all strategies and open items.
Coordinates and documents all Safety review board meetings and minutes.
Coaches, mentors and trains team members in safety initiatives to encourage engagement, continued learning, and Safety-First culture. Maintains sign-off sheets and other documentation.
Initiates programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, and the use of protective equipment.
Leads all accident and incident investigations, performs Lean/root-cause analysis and coordinates corrective action to prevent re-occurrence.
Collaborates with Human Resources in the management of the Workers’ Compensation program to implement programs and reduce employee lost time.
Provides a routine safety update to the Vice President and President, as well as prepares internal and external reporting as needed.
Seeks out industry best practices and more effective and efficient methods to achieve operational excellence in incident prevention and compliance.
Prepares monthly and annual safety reports and presents the information to management.
Collaborates with management to plan and implement a health and safety budget.
Develops and implements safety policies and procedures to ensure company-wide compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or industry specific regulations.
Monitors safety performance, analyzes safety compliance systems, and identifies potential risks.
Oversees required recordkeeping and reporting (e.g., OSHA 300).
Conducts safety audits and inspects facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards.
Leads the response to incidents and emergencies by coordinating with other teams and emergency services.
Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
Collaborates with management and industry experts to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
Manages and maintains all necessary periodic reporting submissions by the facilities (weekly/monthly facility inspections, Fire suppression system inspections, etc.).
Leads and coordinates all regulatory and third-party safety inspections.
Attends required conferences, industry meetings, as mandated by Insurance Captive protocols.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Training
Manages the Mentorship program.
Provides guidance to current Mentors; identifies and trains potential Mentors for the Warehouse.
Follows up with Trainees to assess their training experience.
Manages all operations of the Training Center.
Communicates with Facility Managers to ensure the sustainability of training.
Identifies and implements best training practices.
Coordinates and facilitates new learning initiatives with other department leaders.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management or any other related field of study is required.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a safety director/manager is required.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Completion of OSHA 30 Hours Course.
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Willingness to travel locally with frequency and occasional travel.
Forklift certification is required.
Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously requiring communication and interaction with all levels of the organization.
CLP (Certified Lean Professional) highly .
Ability to work independently, self-motivated.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a Warehouse Management System (WMS) environment.
Excellent knowledge of OSHA standards and relevant safety legislation.
Working knowledge of DOT requirements a plus.
Safety Requirements
Must wear high-vis vests when in the Warehouse.
Must wear safety boots/shoes.
Physical Requirements
This position is administrative in nature and will require the ability to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Administrative and Management
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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